This year I did a birthday freebie run around the region, and it turns out you can eat very well for free if you plan ahead. The golden rule: start signing up for rewards programs and downloading apps at least … Read More
Long weekend energy carries into August as calendars fill up fast. Here’s this week’s guide to events and your things to do in the region. Free events Kitchener Kids Clothing Liquidation Sale – Thousands of brand-new items for newborns through … Read More
Late July in KWCG means packed patios and busy calendars. Here’s everything worth doing in the region this week. Free events Classic Wheels – A cold drink and a wander through vintage vehicles await at TWB Co-operative Brewing, Kitchener, ON … Read More
Consider this your permission slip to get out and explore Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge & Guelph this week. It’s a good one. Free events Art Market – Handmade goods from local artists, crafters, and makers fill this free event at Waterloo … Read More
Comedy, concerts, and clay workshops? Just another week of things to do and free events in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge & Guelph. Free events Kultrun World Music Festival 2026 – The celebration continues on its final day at Waterloo Park, Waterloo, … Read More
Some restaurants earn a permanent place in your heart, and for me, Chuy’s is one of them. When we lived in Austin, it was a regular stop, the kind of place you go when you want great Tex-Mex without the … Read More
Summer plans get a boost with outdoor movies, festivals, markets, live music, trivia, family fun, and plenty of free events across Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge & Guelph. Free events DTK Welcomes the World – Catch FIFA World Cup™ action on a … Read More
Planning your week just got easier with Canada Day celebrations, summer events, and plenty happening around the region. Free events Mom’s Night – Good food, meaningful conversations, and a little time for yourself await on June 28, 2026 between 2–4 … Read More
Longer days deserve better plans. This week mixes multicultural celebrations, comedy nights, outdoor vibes, and music that stretches well past sunset. Summer’s settling in nicely around Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge & Guelph. Free events 59th Annual Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Festival – The … Read More
Set inside one of the Gaslight District’s older buildings, The French is a good-looking spot right from the start. The space is broken up into multiple rooms, with exposed stone walls that give it a lot of character and make … Read More
Find the best things to do in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge & Guelph this week with free community gatherings, live shows, family-friendly fun, and unique local experiences. Free events Grand Porch Party – Summer tunes spill onto the streets of Waterloo … Read More
One week, four cities, endless reasons to leave the house. June 7–13 brings music, markets, Pride, and pop-up fun. Free events Teen Studio: Mosaic Making – Tiny tiles and big creativity come together in Waterloo on June 9, 2026. From … Read More
Plan your week with ease using this local guide to happenings; featuring culture, entertainment, and easy ways to get out and explore. Free events HobbyCon Waterloo – You know the sentence “wait, you’re into that too?” That’s basically what Waterloo … Read More
A good week doesn’t always need a big plan. Sometimes it just needs the right event at the right time. Here’s what’s on in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Guelph, for May 24–30, 2026. Free events Free Beach Volleyball Clinic – … Read More
Skip the scrolling spiral, this is your cheat sheet to the best events, hangs, and happenings May 17–23, 2026 across the KWCG region. Free events Spectrum Queer Professional Social Mixer Series – Meeting new people feels easier on May 19, … Read More